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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.80, 3,163.20 and 1,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.80, 3,163.20 and 1,493.20 is: 2,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.80 : 3,163.20 = 1,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.80/3,163.20 = 1,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.80x = 3,163.20 × 1,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.80x = 4,723,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,290.24/2,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.80

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